Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning · 23 Jul 2025 · T−275
Final date set, 24 April 2026 worldwide in theatres and IMAX
Lionsgate announced a worldwide release from 24 April 2026 in theatres and IMAX. Kino Films would release in Japan and Universal in the rest of the world.
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- 23 Jul 2025 · T−275
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning
- Category
- Distribution & release
- Markets
- Global, United States
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- Studio-led
- Partners
- IMAX
- Channels
- Press release
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- Lionsgate and Universal Pictures' "Michael" to Be Released in Theaters April 24, 2026Lionsgate (Celluloid Junkie wire) · 23 Jul 2025 · celluloidjunkie.com · SecondaryVerifies: Worldwide release from April 24, 2026 in theaters and IMAX; Lionsgate domestic, Kino Films Japan, Universal rest of world
- Michael Jackson Biopic Moves to April 2026Variety · 24 Jul 2025 · variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: April 24, 2026 in standard and IMAX worldwide
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